When I was in college, a friend introduced me to a website that paid its users for completing surveys. Fascinated by the idea, I explored the website and it turned out to be a complete fraud. Even after completing numerous surveys for months, I did not earn a dime!
Anyway, this idea made me relentless; I decided to spend some time searching for legit websites that paid users to complete easy tasks. If I’m being honest here, most of the websites I found were fake. However, I also found some legit money-making websites that paid their users for completing surveys, uploading pictures and videos, playing games, testing apps, and performing other online activities.
Below, I share those authentic, tried-and-tested websites. But before I start, let me offer you a little piece of advice: Don’t get your hopes too high because the following websites may not pay handsomely. However, if you consistently work on them, then you might earn a decent amount!
5 Authentic Websites to Earn Money
Swagbucks
Swagbucks offers a range of simple tasks to earn money from, such as:
- Paid Surveys
- Online Games
- Online shopping
- Web browsing on the Swagbucks search engine
- Trying free samples and exploring new products on Swagbucks’ offer page
How does it Work?
You can register on Swagbucks via the website or app (available on Apple Store and Google Play Store). After signing up, you can take part in surveys, play games, upload pictures, scan receipts, and more to earn SB (Swagbucks) points.
The SB points earned are redeemable for PayPal cash, and gift cards from hundreds of stores.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Swagbucks is free to sign up and you can instantly start earning. | It may be difficult to meet some survey requirements. |
| Unlike other websites, Swagbucks uploads numerous new surveys every day. | Some tasks may be time-consuming and pay very little. |
| Besides surveys, Swagbucks offers a variety of ways to earn money. | It may take a while to earn enough points for a payout. |
On a side note, make sure to fix your internet connection if it isn’t already. Including Swagbucks, most tasks on money-making websites may be time-bound. And missing the completion deadline may negatively impact your profile.
Thanks to my spotty internet connection, a website once suspended my profile because I failed to complete a survey in due time. However, since subscribing to one of the high-speed Xfinity internet deals, I have not faced such issues and have always submitted tasks on time.
Testerwork
Unlike most money-making websites, Testerwork does not offer surveys, games, cashbacks, etc. On Testerwork, famous companies like Microsoft, Facebook, etc. post projects for Q&A. These projects may include:
- Software
- Applications
- New Features
Testerwork will pay you to find bugs and errors in those projects. Also, how much you would earn from Testerwork depends on the severity of the bugs/errors you find. Plus, as your profile progresses by completing different projects, your chances of receiving more projects increase.
How does it Work?
Registering on Testerwork is free and you also need to mention the devices you own. Once this step is completed, Testerwork will take a brief quiz to assess your technical knowledge about the Q&A.
Testerwork will email you the assessment’s results and if passed, Testerwork will start assigning you projects as per your expertise.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Testerwork is a great platform to earn and learn simultaneously. | It may be difficult for most people to pass the Q&A assessment. |
| Unlike most websites, the threshold for a payout is quite low. |
Freecash
You can earn on Freecash by:
- Watching ads
- Completing surveys
- Downloading apps
- Playing games
Besides these methods, you can also earn with Freecash promo codes. Freecash frequently drops promo codes on social media platforms. If you find one, enter it in the bonus code section to get extra Freecash coins.
How does it Work?
After creating an account on Freecash, explore the available tasks on the offer wall on the website. Users can choose any task they want from the offer wall to earn Freecash points.
The Freecash points are redeemable and how much you’d earn depends on the nature of tasks. Plus, Freecash offers different methods to receive a payout, such as:
- PayPal
- Cryptocurrencies
- Bank Account
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Freecash has a low threshold to receive a payout. | Freecash charges a 5% transaction fee if you receive a payout to PayPal or a bank account. |
| Users have several options to receive a payout. | Freecash mobile app is not available for iOS users. |
InboxDollars
InboxDollars offers the following ways to earn money:
- Filling out surveys
- Playing games
- Doing online shopping
- Shopping for groceries
- Reading emails
How does it Work?
InboxDollars offers a $5 bonus for signing up on the platform. Once the profile is all set, you’re eligible for the tasks mentioned above. As you complete tasks, the amount earned is collected in your InboxDollars account. And, once your amount reaches the threshold, you may request a payout.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| InboxDollars offers plenty of earning methods to choose from. | Pre-survey screening questions may be difficult to pass. |
| Unlike most money-making platforms, InboxDollars offers a $5 sign-up bonus. |
ClickWorker
You can earn on ClickWorker in the following ways:
- Filling out surveys
- Text Creation
- Recording audio/video
- Carrying out research
- Going for mystery visits
- Capturing photo
How does it Work?
After signing up on ClickWorker for free, the next step is to enter your work preferences and payment details. Then, ClickWorker will provide you with a pool of fun tasks to choose from.
Once the tasks are completed, the earned amount is collected in your ClickWorker account. Also, note that you do not need to manually initiate a payout request. ClickWorker pays its users with each billing cycle (weekly or bi-weekly). If your earned amount reaches the minimum threshold, you’ll receive a payout by the end of the billing cycle.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Unlike most websites, ClickWorker automatically pays its users when the minimum threshold is crossed. | Task guidelines may feel strict to most users. |
| Most tasks on Clickworker have a flexible schedule. |
Bonus Section: How to Spot Illegitimate Money-Making Websites
I’ve only shared 5 websites in this article, but I believe there are tons of legit money-making sites waiting to be explored. If you happen to find one, find below the tips to help you determine if they’re legit or not:
- Legit money-making websites may not charge any registration fee, except a subscription fee for exclusive tasks or enhancing your profile.
- Fake websites may make tall claims to attract people to the platform.
- Illegitimate websites may have grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, or design issues.
- Some fake websites may follow Ponzi schemes such as the pyramid model. In the pyramid model, you may have to refer some friends first before earning.
- If a website sounds fake, you may explore its “about us” section or read online reviews. There, you might get a hint if a website is legit.
